Pull-up Nets of 3D Objects – Building 3D Models Worksheets & Templates Grade 9 | CAPS Term 4

Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on activity to teach Solid Geometry? This worksheet bundle provides printable nets and step-by-step instructions for Building 3D Models of various Polyhedra and 3D Objects!

This resource is perfect for Grade 9 Maths Term 4 and is an excellent way to help students visualize 3D shapes and understand the relationship between a net and its corresponding object.

Topics and Activities covered in this Building 3D Models Worksheet Bundle:

• Nets of 3 Dimensional Objects: Understanding how a 2D net folds into a 3D figure.

• Building Models of Polyhedra (Prisms and Pyramids) with Pull-Up Nets: Includes nets for over ten different shapes:

  • Square pyramid
  • Cube/hexahedron
  • Cylinder
  • Triangular prism
  • Triangular pyramid/tetrahedron
  • Cone
  • Pentagonal pyramid
  • Square prism
  • Pentagonal prism
  • Hexagonal pyramid
  • Rectangular prism/cuboid
  • Octagonal prism
  • Hexagonal prism

• Hands-on Solid Geometry Activity: A project-based learning approach.

Equipment Needed for the Activity (Nets are provided):

• Nets (printable templates provided) printed on card stock (recommended, but not essential)

• Glue and Scissors

• String/Thread/Wool for threading (and an optional needle for easier threading)

• Paper punch (to create threading holes)

• Optional: Craft knife and ruler for scoring fold lines (helpful for neat folding).

This Worksheet Bundle includes:

• Nets Templates: Printable nets for all listed 3D objects.

• Instructions: Clear steps for assembling the 3D models using the nets.

• Worksheet: Identify each 3D figure after building it with the net.

• Detailed Answer Sheets: Solutions for the written exercises.

This worksheet bundle is completely aligned to the South African CAPS curriculum for Grade 9 Mathematics Term 4.

Thank you so much, Colleen Schwartz